Product Description

The new Trailblazer ATB - full-size roof prism binoculars are right at home on any hunt. Trailblazer ATB 10x50 offers a slim, easy-to-carry design with a full-size view, for the budget-conscious user.

• 100% Waterproof/Fogproof
• Multicoated Optics
• Internal Focus system
• Long Eye Relief - Great for eyeglass wearers
• Rubber Armored body
• Turn and Slide Rubber eyecups
• Lead and Arsenic Free Eco Glass

The Trailblazer ATBs offer generous eye relief, 19.7 mm, and turn-and-slide rubber eyecups - allowing the binoculars to be used as comfortably and effectively by eyeglass wearers as those with uncorrected vision.

The 10x50 Trailblazer binocular offers a 294-foot field-of-view at 1000 yards.

Nikon incorporates its exclusive Eco-Glass (made without the use of arsenic or lead) for all Trailblazer lens and prism elements, as well as multicoated lenses for maximum light transmission and image quality. Ergonomic styling, mated with a rubber-armored exterior, provides added shock resistance and a firm grip, wet or dry.

Fully waterproof and fogproof - the Trailblazer All Terrain Binoculars offer the legendary Nikon ruggedness guarantee.

Nikon incorporates its exclusive Eco-Glass (made without the use of arsenic or lead) for all Trailblazer lens and prism elements, as well as multicoated lenses for maximum light transmission and image quality. Ergonomic styling, mated with a rubber-armored exterior, provides added shock resistance and a firm grip, wet or dry.

Fully waterproof and fogproof - the Trailblazer All Terrain Binoculars offer the legendary Nikon ruggedness guarantee.

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 8221
• Dimensions: 6.90" h x 9.20" w x 3.40" l, 3.60 pounds

Features

• Nikon Trailblazer 10 x 50 ATB Binocular - 10x 50mm - Armored, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof - Prism Binocular
• Mfg #: 8221

Customer Reviews

Light weight and easy to handle
I recently purchased these binoculars after comparing against Nikon Monarch binoculars. The Nikon's well-known model, Monarch binoculars (8 x 42mm) are somewhat smaller, compared to this Trailblazer (50mm model). Since I use these binoculars for astronomy and star gazing, I need binoculars that have a large aperture as possible. Besides, I wear the eye-glasses. So, I wanted binoculars that have a longer eye-relief, also. This model has 19.6mm (0.78") eye-relief. After considering all the above, I decided to try this new model out. Tonight, I watched the comet, C/2007 N3 (Lulin) with my eye-glasses through these binoculars. After I focused the binoculars to Saturn first, I just pulled slightly down to center the comet. I could verify the comet, Lulin very easily. All the star fields I could see in the sight were pin point, crisp and sharp. The image quality is also excellent and it is very easy to handle for a long time because of its light-weight design, compared to the old-fashioned heavy Porro prizm binoculars.
Additionally, the price was very affordable, comparing to somewhat expensive Monarch series. Overall, I am very satisfied with these Trailblazer binoculars. I strongly recommend anyone who wish to do star gazing. At last, 10x power may be a little shaky but if you lean against any wall, trees or car, it should be fine even for star gazing.
If you would have needed more larger aparture, Nikon has Monarch series featuring 56mm aperture models, 8.5x, 10x and 12x but the prices will be 2.5 times more than these Trailblazer series, though. Nikon Trailblazer 10x50 Binoculars - Black

Clear winners @ 10 X 50
+

Living in the upper Mid West, the landscape's heavily forested and glaciated.
It's time to see what I was missing.

Nikon lens/prisms are World renowned,...and for the dollar, arguably the best.
I wanted Roof Prism binoculars, so that made the decision easier.

Magnification is a preference factor, I chose 10X magnification after trying a family members 8X
(more on this later)

+ Trailblazers became the logical choice because of the larger 50mm objective lens +

With a larger 50mm objective lens, you attain many sought after qualities.
1: they gather more light entering the binoculars resulting in better imaging {any low light, dusk/dawn}
2: the field of view {angle of view} increases for smoother viewing/scanning
3: they generate a larger exit pupil for easier focusing and viewing for your eye

After enjoying the Nikon Trailblazer 10X50 for about a week now, I must say the decision was perfect.
Quite frankly, I'm amazed with the Trailblazers superb viewing ~ clarity ~ solid/rugged ATB construction.
When you hold these in hand, it really feels like your holding quality.
You get a good feeling even before using them,...call it the X factor.
(30 oz. is also acceptable weight for this quality)

I don't wear glasses, so I needed to turn'up the eyecups 1 click to eliminate any 'vignetting',..no problem.
The 10X magnification is a thrill; with ice forming around them, I spotted 3 Goldeneyes' diving underwater
nearly a half mile away...incredible!
This magnification hasn't given me issues on holding steady view.

One last thing,
I did some personal tests to see if I lost any color or contrast with the Trailblazers,
..the answer is no.
All I got was an accurate, super clear image and a smile!

~ The Nikon Trailblazer 10X50 are clear winners & easily 5 Stars for their stellar value ~

Amazing Clarity
Took awhile to get used to the eye piece adjusters but these binoculars are really bright and clear.